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  1. Yacht Dr.

    Help set up my new PC please

    Hows it going guys ( and gals ). So I had to get a new PC but Im not entirely sure how to properly set it up. The peeps at BB are kind enough to hand you the box..but dont really tell ya what you need to do..unless you take it to the "Squad". Im not willing to shell out a few hundred for that...
  2. Yacht Dr.

    Messages still showing up top

    Hey guys..just wondering if someone can get into my messages and reset them or something. I have Nothing in there but it still shows that I have 5 messages in the little red box up there by my user name. I checked the trash can..sent items..everythings gone. thanks :)
  3. Yacht Dr.

    Dustin off

    As some of you know I used to be a very active member here at Iboats. Well things got a little crazy..and well..long story short I got some things settled out. I finally started up my own biz and doing just dandy with it. And yes..im charging more than 20 buck an hour lol. Been quite busy as of...
  4. Yacht Dr.

    Edit button being abused

    I think this is the second time I posted on the "Edit" problem. There has to be a way to show when members Edit their Post(s). I have come across this many many times .. and its getting old. I have seen some one liners get a full blown paragraph Edit AFTER the main thread was under way. That...
  5. Yacht Dr.

    Sweet Buffer Bliss

    I have used many o' buffer in my life .. so here is my List of buffer reviews :cool: Makita 9227 was the 'goto' buffer and still is. Problem with them is it seems too weak and light. It bogs down when applying too much pressure and has a 'bouncing' problem with certain compounds. The 'soft...
  6. Yacht Dr.

    What do you think is a Fair price $ for gel/fiberglass repair ?

    I would really like to know what You guys think should be a fair Charge for boat repairs. Do you think $15/hour is good .. or do you think that an average of $90/hr is fair .. .. or somewhat in between like $45/hr ? and why .. The reason Im asking is that I think $90/hr is obscene .. I have...
  7. Yacht Dr.

    Edit time stamps :)

    I know I have asked this before .. but is there a way to Show when a member Edits a post ( time/day ) ? I ask again because sometimes there is an issue with conversations that get misconstruded with Blind edits. It would be nice to at least show that a member Edited a post after an ongoing...
  8. Yacht Dr.

    PB Explained

    Hello Iboats and welcome all new and used Iboaters :) .. Today I would like to talk about the evasive PB ( peanut butter ) mix. We have all heard about the elusive PB .. we can search it out .. but what does PB actually mean. PB = cabosil + Resin ? .. or is it something you buy off the shelf...
  9. Yacht Dr.

    How to .. Making a mold ( with pics )

    Happy Holidays Iboaters .. Today I would like to share a simple step by step mold/part guide. Lets get started ! Ok.. so lets say you have a damaged surface like this .. But its too intricate and time consuming to recreate .. So lets just make a mold to help us. For this repair we are...
  10. Yacht Dr.

    DNS Changer Malware bot question

    I was wondering if there was anyone here that does I.T. that can answer a few questions for me please. This whole FBI Server shutdown is kinda strange at the last moment. Question..If I purchased a Windows machine after 2007 does that mean I cannot and will not be affected by this malware ? I...
  11. Yacht Dr.

    How To : Fiberglass Cloth

    Hello fellow Iboaters :) .. Today I would like to teach/relay/inform those of us that are having trouble with Fiberglass Cloth. Now Cloth can be anything from Wovin(g) Rovin(g) or 1708 or simple finish cloth..and everything in between. Im not talking CSM ( chopped stranded mat normally in...
  12. Yacht Dr.

    An open apology

    It has come to my attention that I have been out of line recently and have offended and/or upset Members here in the Forum. I would like to openly and sincerely apologize to any and all members that have been directly or indirectly affected by my rude and/or unnatural comments on the boards...
  13. Yacht Dr.

    Very cool for the sun

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev8JGqDO8nk This is kinda cool I think :) .. Never seen anything like it before.. It almost looks like a balloon took off from the sun after it got filled up with some kind of 'plasma' ? .. I dunno but its very cool IMO. Plasma balls shooting off of the sun :) ...
  14. Yacht Dr.

    All You Need To Know About Fillers From the 'Pros' and 'Cons'

    I would like to welcome both long standing members and new members to this Elusive debate about Boat Fillers. I have noticed an increase of questions about " how to fill this blemish or that scratch/chip etc. ". I would like to start off by saying that most materials can be used/re-used for...
  15. Yacht Dr.

    Getting the Best out of Iboats Pt.2.

    I am going to give my First personal endorsement ... Ever.. http://www.iboats.com/Boat-Parts-Accessories/dm/ I have Not been contacted for endorsement .. I would suggest Every member on Iboats Look at the prices and shipping costs for products First here on Iboats. I can at this point...
  16. Yacht Dr.

    Rust-Oleum Marine Paint Application

    Hello Iboaters everywhere :) I have been seeing a lot of Rusto paint threads/posts as of late. So I decided to contact them ( again ) with up to date application and prep and Data on there product. I am only speaking of there Marine Topside Paint .. nothing more ( no primers or etchings etc...
  17. Yacht Dr.

    NYC and Irene ??

    I have personally been through Andrew in FL .. But what is this Irene up skimming the whole East coast ? Could it hit NYC ? http://www.dhses.ny.gov/oem/event/state-of-emergency8-25-2011.cfm Ermm.. I dont know if this monster will stay on track up the seaboard .. Stay safe up there . Get...
  18. Yacht Dr.

    Delete the EDIT function Please !

    How much wood would a woodchuck would if a woodchuck would chuck wood ? .... Who knows my first post at a member .. that is my point .. It does not show that I have Edited my First post and the body of the first ... It can be changed to anything I want now.. .. 4 times I have now edited...
  19. Yacht Dr.

    What is the automated save post thing ..

    When Im typing a post I always see the auto-saved every 30 sec or so.. what does this function Exactly do ? MODS please explain .. .. now it seems that every time I am typing its coming up with the Auto-save .. but while typing .. Im going to test this now is about .. im thinking...
  20. Yacht Dr.

    YD need some Help with Sealine Rub Rail ..

    Im looking for some help contacting Sealine yachts .. Thing is .. in MI I'm having a hard time speaking espeniole ..and time diff for the UK is not in my favor ( time differences ) . Is there a member here that has a contact with SeaLine Yachts that can help me place a parts order direct ...
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